2009 Crystal Yachts 117' _{(35.66 m)} Enclosed Pilothouse

FULL SPECIFICATION

CONSTRUCTION

Steel hull and superstructure, teak decks

DIMENSIONS

General

Length Overall (L.O.A.):    

• 117.08 feet  
• (35.69 meters) 

Length at Waterline (L.W.L.):    

• 101.00 feet  
• (30.78 meters)  

Beam (molded):     

• 28.50 feet  
• (8.68 meters) 

Draft (loaded):          

• 7.50 feet 
•  ( 2.34 meters) 

Tonnage:          

• 208 gross
• 78 net      

Capacities

Fuel Capacity:        

• 13,366 US Gallons  
• (50,596 liters)  

Water Capacity:         

• 1,278 US Gallons  
• (4,838 liters)  

Black Water:         

• 1,420 US Gallons  
• (5,405 liters)

Lube Oil:            

• 328 US Gallons  
• (1,241 liters)

Waste Oil:            

• 166 US Gallons  
• ( 628 liters)        

Speed       

Maximum:      

• 14.0 knots  
• 78 US Gallons /hr    
• 2,000 nm  

Cruising:      

• 12.0 knots  
• 51 US Gallons /hr    
• 2,750 nm 

 Economical:    

• 10.0 knots  
• 36 US Gallons /hr    
• 3,241 nm   

MACHINERY

Main Engines

Engine Type:

• (2) Caterpillar 3412, @ 1,400 Hp each
•  Fully serviced by Anchors of America June 2024
• Walker Airsep turbo intake filters

Gearboxes for Main Engines: (2) Twin Disc MG-6556DC Ratio 3-1

Drive: (2) 4-bladed skewed 34”

Generators & Electricity

Generators: 

•  (2) Northern Lights 65 Kw generators
• Installed 2025

Shore Power: New transformer changed to 480v

Batteries:

• REPLACED 2025 - All main engines/generators
• NEW 2025 battery chargers

Air Conditioning

Type: 2 units- 120,000BTU and 90,000BTU

Other Machinery

Watermakers: (2) NEW 2025 FEI MAX Q / 1275 GPD with piping replaced

Trim Tabs/Stabilizers: Wesmar 1600 2- Fin

Bow Thruster: Wesmar 40HP with Two propellors

Steering System: Hydraulic

Sewage System: 

• Headhunter HMX- USCG approved
• Jet Vacuum heads, fresh water

Fresh Water System: NEW 2025 pumps & mainfolds

COMMUNICATION, NAVIGATION & ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS

Communication Systems

SATcom: G6 unit/gyro Trac

Telephone System: V11- HTS Dual Mode (voice/data)  

VHF: ICOM M604

Cellular Phone System: digital 4000

WIFI: Wi-Fi access throughout for Owner, guests, crew, A/V equipment, Data from single panel Marine Starlink

LoudHailer: Furuno LH3000 to Engine room / forward & aft

Navigation Systems

Radar: (2) Furuno 1964c 12kw and 25kw

AIS:Furuno F-150

Sonar: Furuno CH250BB 88Kz  

Gyrocompass: Simrad RGL 50  

Auto Pilot: Simrad AP50

Depth Sounder: Furuno dual frequency 2kw

GPS:Furuno Navnet GPS32B receiver

Chart Plotter:Timezero electronic chart plotting system

Wind/Speed Log: B&G Hydra H1000 Wind Anemometer

Entertainment System:

• Sound and Video is fed throughout the boat on RTI T3X Wi-Fi enable remote controllers in each zone, there are also RTI KX3 wall controllers throughout for SONOS sound feed, streaming and DirectTV feed.
• Audio speakers throughout vessel

GALLEY & LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT

Main Galley Equipment

Cooking Equipment:  

• GE profile SS 4-burner glass cooktop
• GE profile Microwave/convection oven
• Samsung microwave oven

Refrigeration/Freezer: 

• Leib Herr refrigeration/freezer
• Perlick freezer
• (2) 180 cubic feet walk in refrigerator & freezer
• (1) 122 cubic feet walk in center refer in engineering aft compartment
• Scotsman Icemaker

Dishwasher: Fisher Pikel dishwasher

Additional Galley Equipment

Cooking Equipment: Force 10 propane BBQ (deck)

Refrigeration/Freezer: Various icemaker/refers

Laundry Equipment

Main Laundry Equipment: Whirlpool Duet stacking washer/dryer

DECK EQUIPMENT

Anchor Windlass System: (2) Muir Model 4500 Vertical

Anchors:  (1) 80 KG BRUCE type

Anchor Chain:  

• (1) 5-shots (450’) chain port
• (1) 5-shots (450’) starboard

Boat Crane & Davit:

• Bridge deck Davit: Steelhead Marine CT3500
• Tender crane controls rebuilt 2025

Swimming Platform: With removable railing stanchions

Jacuzzi: Foredeck (4-persons)

SECURITY, FIRE FIGHTING & SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Security Equipment

CCTV System: Panasonic Digital Video Multiplexer WJFS 

Cameras: (4)

Monitors: (5) 18” Green Marine color

Fire Fighting Equipment

Fire Control System: Seafire FM-200 fire extinguisher (engine room)

Fire Extinguishers: (16)

Other: 

• Seafire FM-200 fire extinguisher (engine room)
• Deck fire system rebuilt 2025

Safety Equipment

Life Rafts: 2) Viking 12 Person life rafts

Life Rings: (2)

Life Vests:  (30) USCG approved life vests

EPIRBS: (1)

Medical Equipment: Yes

ACCOMMODATIONS

MAIN DECK AFT  

Empire Seas partially covered after deck is comfortably furnished with U-shaped settee and cocktail table centerline forward. There is also an exterior wet bar with marble top, refer, BBQ aft and day head. There are stairs to the large aft open deck aft that has been used for fighting chair and sportfishing, access to the dive lazarette and watersports storage is in the center of deck. There are also two large fish wells under the deck. The swim platform is aft on centerline with port and starboard stairs

MAIN DECK SALON

Entry to the Main Salon is port and starboard aft, opening to the full beam entertaining area aft, with oversize windows port and starboard for panoramic views of every port of call. The open arrangement comes with a large L-shaped couch, game table, dining table and additional comfortable seating encouraging relaxing interaction in a elegantly casual environment. There is a large television that is on lift that comes out of starboard side cabinet aft of the starboard side double entry doors.

MAIN DECK DINING

The open Dining Salon adjoins the Main Salon forward, with a rectangle dining table for eight guests. Mid Salon starboard is the entry foyer which opens to the deck companionway, the dining area to starboard joins the main staircase to the bridge and owner’s stateroom and access to the galley forward.

MAIN DECK GALLEY

The Galley is on the main deck forward of the dining area, with central island and large pantry adjoining doors are aft which is perfect for seamless service. The galley features huge windows—a chef’s dream. Port and starboard deck access further facilitating ease of service.

BRIDGE DECK MASTER STATEROOM

Empire Sea features a large Master suite aft on the bridge deck aft with King bed, extensive storage, couch and chaise lounge area with expansive windows to further enhance the spaciousness of the stateroom. The ensuite Master Bathroom has a large glass shower with electric opaque windows and electric blinds

WHEELHOUSE/BRIDGE DECK

Forward on the Bridge deck, the Wheelhouse has a complete navigation arrangement with a large couch aft for cruising extensively and with the oversized windows it is very comfortable for all with its centerline Stidd helm chair.

BRIDGE DECK AFT

With comfortable portable aft facing seating out the master stateroom this a great area to enjoy your anchorage. The area aft is a large tender and toy storage deck with crane, with the tenders/toys removed for the day this area makes a great sun lounging or entertainment deck. There is also full control box for maneuvering or fishing aft

SUNDECK / FLYBRIDGE

This is the guest’s favorite area to lounge, sunbathe, and arrive into ports in style. The sundeck can be used as gym area in addition to the endless wicker furniture configurations that can be utilized under the cover of the mast and overhead cover. There is also space and ability to store additional water toys on this deck.

GUEST STATEROOMS

Below deck are three guest staterooms with complimentary styling, clean lines, and the elegant, designed millwork seen throughout the yacht. There are two queen staterooms with ensuite bathrooms with showers. There is also one additional large VIP stateroom with lounge area and makeup desk as well as an ensuite bathroom with a walk-through shower stall complete with high finishes and luxurious marble work throughout and a separate water closet. All staterooms have entertainment systems, individual A/C controls, and safes for guest security.

CAPTAIN & CREW

Empire Sea can accommodate up to 5 crew in 3 cabins, including a Captain’s cabin and two additional crew cabins. Each crew cabin includes an ensuite bathroom, AC controls, and entertainment system

COMMENTS

EMPIRE SEA was designed and built as a full-displacement expedition yacht, ideally suited for diving and offshore sport fishing, while offering the accommodations and amenities typically found on much larger motor yachts.

Over the past 10 years, she has been meticulously maintained and continuously upgraded by her current Owner on an “open checkbook” basis, ensuring she remains in true turnkey condition and ready to cruise in all respects.

 KEY FEATURES:

• Designed for long-range cruising
• Expansive open deck spaces
• Equipped for offshore fishing & diving
• High capacity davit for tender storage
• Powerful CAT main engines provide the capability to tow a large tender
• Excellent ownership history of 10 years with the current owner.
• Low crew requirements for easy management
• Large portholes for ample natural light
• Exclusively used for private purposes

REFIT & MAINTENANCE SUMMARY

REFIT 2025

Main Engine Work:

i. New turbos 

ii. New water pumps 

iii. Valve adjustments 

iv. Heat exchangers rebuilt 

v. Complete service 

vi. Repainted 

• Main engine exhaust system rebuilt/new exhaust blankets 

• Oil samples 

• New Main engine mounts 

• Shafts and engine realignment 

• (2) New 65kw Northern Lights Generators/foundations/sound boxes/control panels 

• New Main switchboard control for gens/shore power 

• New Teignbridge 5 blade high skew propellors 

• New side power yydraulic bow thruster/ all equipment (increased size and HP)new bridge controls 

• New Engine ventilation system plus vent trunks sandblasted/coated 

• New Chiller/heat system -All fan coils serviced 

• (2) New Water makers (FCI-MaxQ+APC/DTS 1275 gallons per day each)/piping replaced 

• New Sewage treatment system- all blackwater lines cleaned 

• Steering system rebuilt/two new rams 

• All Tanks sandblasted/cleaned 

• Blackwater/graywater and freshwater tanks new coatings 

• New Shaft binding system 

• New Bilge pump system and control panel 

• (2) New freshwater system pumps and manifold 

• New Lazarette ventilation system 

• Full audio gauge hull testing 

• New Bow bulb installed for increased performance 

• New shore power isolation transformer /wiring and foundation 

• New engine room stair system from main deck 

• Rebuilt Engineers workstation 

• Tank sensors replaced and calibrated 

• Bilges renewed and coated 

• Deck fire system rebuilt 

• All house/Main engine/Generator batteries replaced 

• New battery chargers 

• All Hydraulic hoses replaced 

• New sea strainers 

• Bottom blasted to bare steel and new bottom paint system 

• Bridge electronics serviced 

Deck work: 

• Exterior doors rebuilt/and painted 

• Tender crane controls rebuilt 

• Teak decks repaired 

• 2nd anchor added plus chain 

• Porthole frames checked and gaskets renewed 

• Crew accommodation handrails replaced 

• Towing system installed in stern 

• Repaired steel in lockers and recoat 

• All deck drains and piping cleaned 

REFIT 2024/2022/2021/2018 

• Rudders dropped, rudder shafts addressed, new bearings, new seals, 

• Main engine Port and Starboard shafts removed; straightened/ new bearings/seals installed 

• Sandblast entire underwater area back to bare steel 

• Bilge and hull areas steel audio gauged in depth- Thickness measurement report shows hull in great condition 

• Repair- two locations of hull steel repaired per the 2024 Audio Gauge report. 

• Bottom completely refurbished (3) coats of steel primer and underwater antifouling 

• Renewed all hull zincs 

• Comprehensive exterior paint refinishing 

• Additional corrosion removal work topside 

• Teak decks replaced and serviced; margin boards refitted 

• Corrosion in most bilges addressed 

• New Alfa Laval Centrifuge MB-103 

• Anchor bow pulpit added on bow to hold 2 anchors (2023) 

• 2nd anchor windlass installed with chain (2023) 

• New Jacuzzi 

• Exterior varnish stripped and renewed 

• Teak replaced on various decks

• Replacement of 10 Fan Coil Units of the A/C System 

• New Anchor Chains – 5 shackles per side (450’ each) 

• Master cabin added to bridge deck level behind wheelhouse

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